The Delta Conservancy approves a Strategic Plan, attempting to set a path forward in an uncertain future Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation August 11, 2012The Delta Conservancy, a State-designated agency for implementing ecosystem restoration in the Delta, has approved a Strategic Plan outlining the...
Delta Stewardship Council’s final Delta Plan incorporates some, but not all, of the Delta Protection Commission’s Economic Sustainability Plan recommendations Maven Notebook News and FeaturesPolicy and regulation August 10, 2012The Delta Stewardship Council has completed its review of the Delta Protection Commission’s Economic Sustainability Plan, fully accepting seventeen of...
Los Angeles, other cities collaborate on climate adaptation strategies Maven Climate changeNotebook News and Features July 16, 2012“Climate change is the defining problem of our time, and how we adapt will determine our longevity as a species,”...
USGS: ARkStorm: California’s other “big one” USGS Planning and management February 4, 2011In 1861-62, California was bombarded for 45 days with one strong winter storm after another, causing severe flooding up and...
USGS: Mercury contamination from historical gold mining in California USGS ReportsWater quality March 18, 2010Mercury contamination from historical gold mines represents a potential risk to human health and the environment. This fact sheet provides...
USGS: Overview of the ARkStorm scenario USGS Planning and management January 15, 2010From the USGS: The U.S. Geological Survey, Multi Hazards Demonstration Project (MHDP) uses hazards science to improve resiliency of communities...